Denmark is putting a star on European products. Do you think Belgian supermarkets should do the same?

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Gendrytargarian

19 comments

  1. Yes – because I believe people are willing enough to switch more to European products, but too lazy to figure out which ones are.

  2. Yhea it’s down right stupid we haven’t done that it is a tiny thing to implement for a potential bigger revenue for eu manufacturers even before this whole tradewar.

  3. Yes, can we also add a warning sign for American products?

  4. Two birds with one stone, considering the outrage about Mercosur…

    But the question I had always was – will I stay able to afford European products? Farmers’ stuff isn’t exactly cheap, and a disability income isn’t meant for much else than survival…

  5. Very much in favor of this. I already try to boycott American products this just makes it that bit easier

  7. I already sent an email to Lidl about it many months ago but never got a reply.

  8. Yes I am in favour. Most Belgians don’t give a flying fuck about world politics and economy though, so I think the effect will be pretty underwhelming.

  9. I just looked up Procter & Gambles product portfolio… I am surprised how many essential products they sit on…

  12. Can confirm those stars appeared everywhere from 1 day to the next around april last year when the orange fascist threathened tariffs the first time.

  14. In theory it’s good but the lines can get pretty iffy.

    Is Budweiser european? Owned by inbev (belgian) so yes?

    Is Côte d’Or european? Owned by Mondelez (american) so no?

  16. This happened in Canada for Canadian products when Trump first hit Canada with tariffs. This did have a major effect.

  17. I’d definitely be looking for it.
    I’d also like an app like Yuka for that, that would trace a product’s journey

  19. No reason why not.

    Canadian stores are now flagging Canadian products with a maple leaf. They also indicate clearly if something is American.

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